Nine months before their wedding, the bride reached out asking if we'd be available to provide florals. She confided that ever since she attended one of our workshops a few years ago, she knew that she wanted Twiggage & Bloom to be the local, creative, floral contribution to her special day. Instead of a Pinterest board, she chose a few select words to describe her preferred style and palette, entrusting us...
Just a tight 10 days before the wedding, the bride’s aunt reached out to ask if we’d be available to provide florals. An even tighter 7 days before the BIG DAY, we had a meeting and site visit. The request:…
I recently discovered floriography—essentially a code written in flowers. It bloomed in Victorian times, when strict social rules didn’t always allow people to say what they meant out loud. Even today—though the classic floriography dictionary may be misplaced—we all understand…
When this couple reached out to Twiggage & Bloom, they already had a clear vision for their wedding florals. The bride shared: “I grew up in a small town on Vancouver island, and my grandparents helped raise my brother and…
As a multi-passionate, neurodivergent artist, I have found the sweet-spot of combining my two greatest passions: art and gardening. Today, I'm an entrepreneurial floral artist where flowers are my paint, and my canvases range from the tiniest boutonnieres to full-scale…
Inclusive and Dynamic It’s fascinating to see how cultures around the world celebrate weddings, and so fun to see the fusion of those rituals. Whether it’s in the halls of a traditional church or a sacred circle drawn in the…
When this couple reached out to us to create flowers for their wedding, they had a clear idea of what vibe they wanted for their big day. A classic white wedding, with a hint of pastels and burnt orange, the…
At Twiggage & Bloom, we take pride in offering four unique design styles within our garden-gathered aesthetic. Whether you prefer a rustic, classic, modern, or wild look, our arrangements are sure to inspire. In this post, we'll explore each design…
Discovering a Different Kind of Poetry I never liked poetry. When reading poems, I don't always get it; they just look like a curiously balanced jumble of words to me. Additionally, I don't like writing poems because I find the…
Zinnias embody the vibrancy and ease of summer gardening, making them an ideal choice for gardening enthusiasts looking to cultivate their own cut flowers. These blooms not only add a splash of color to your garden but also to your…